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The Golden Rules of Buddhism No Adyar Pamphlets The Golden Rules of Buddhism No. 85 The Golden Rules of Buddhism by H.S. Olcott First printed as a pamphlet in 1887; Second edition, 1891; Third edition, 1902 Published in 1918 Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar, Chennai [Madras] India The Theosophist Office, Adyar, Madras. India CERTIFICATE MALIGAKANDA, November 27, 1887 I HAVE read Colonel Olcott's compilation of moral precepts from the Buddhist Scriptures, and recommend the same as a book of instruction for Buddhist youth. H. Sumangala, High Priest PREFACE THE too prevalent ignorance among even adult Sinhalese Buddhists of the ethical code of their religion leads me to issue this little compilation. Similar moral precepts exist by hundreds in the Buddhist Scriptures; where, also, all the present quotations will be found in the places indicated. They should be committed to memory and practised by parents and taught to their children, especially when the latter are being educated under anti-Buddhistic influences. Orientalists and other impartial persons admit that no religion in the world contains a more sublime system of moral rules than Buddhism, but if we wish this to become known to Buddhist children, we adult Buddhists must take the task upon ourselves. Many a Buddhist boy has been "converted" to Christianity, or otherwise brought to despise his ancestral religion, from ignorance of its merits. Adyar, Madras H.S.Olcott. 17th November, 1887. Page 1 Adyar Pamphlets The Golden Rules of Buddhism No. 85 AUTHORS CONSULTED Vinaya Texts Davids and Oldenberg Buddhist Literature in China Beal Catena of Buddhist Scriptures Beal Buddhaghosha's Parables Rogers Buddhist Birth Stories Fausboll and Davids Legend of Gaudama Bigandet Chinese Buddhism Edkins Kalpa Sûtra and Nava Tattva Stevenson Buddha and Early Buddhism Lillie Sutta Nipâta Sir Coomara Swamy Nãgãnanda Boyd Kusa Jâtaka Steele Buddhism Davids Dhammapada Beal Romantic History of Buddha Beal Udânavarga Rockhill Twelve Japanese Buddhist Sects. B. Nanjio My Buddhist Catechism was compiled from the same excellent translations MERITS AND DEMERITS LET him [the householder] not destroy, or cause to be destroyed, any life at all, or sanction the acts of those who do so. [One who buys butcher's meat or poultry violates this gâthâ. For by paying the butcher for meat be has killed, the buyer shares his sin by "sanctioning" his act ] Let him refrain from even hurting any creature, [" An inaccurate expression, adopted from Christian writers. A "creature" is something created (by God), but Buddhists regard all living organisms as evolved by due process of natural law.] both those that are strong, and those that tremble in the world. (Dhammika Sutta, v. 19) A disciple then knowing [the Law] should refrain from stealing anything at any place; should not cause another to steal anything, should not consent to the acts of those who steal anything, should avoid every kind of theft. (Dhammika Sutta, v. 20) A wise man should avoid unchastity as if it were a burning pit of live coals. One who is not able [Page 2] to live in a state of celibacy should not commit adultery.[The history of all monastic establishments shows that there are persons temperament all unfit for celibate life, and whose lapses bring great scandal upon their orders. The Sañgha has not escaped this misery, offenders having been noted even in our Lord's Page 2 Adyar Pamphlets The Golden Rules of Buddhism No. 85 own time. Yet the general blamelessness of Buddhist monks has been acknowledged even by clerical opponents. A true regard to the honour of the Sañgha should prompt senior priests to insist upon the relinquishment of the robe by such as are not sexually self-masterful. ''It is better to marry than burn", says St, Paul ] (Dhammika Sutta, v. 21) Four things does a reckless man obtain who covets his neighbour's wife — a bad reputation; an uncomfortable bed; thirdly, punishment; lastly, future torment. (Dhammapada, v. 309) Of all the lusts and desires, there is none so powerful aa sexual inclination. This is so strong that there is no other worth speaking of beyond it. ... Lust and desire, in respect of a man, are like a person who takes a lighted torch and runs with it against the wind. (Sûtra of the 42 Sections, Beal's Catena, p. 198) When one is come to a royal assembly [i.e., any official inquiry], he should not tell lies to anyone, or cause any to tell lies, or consent to the acts of those who tell lies; he should avoid every kind of untruth. (Dhammika Sutta, y. 22) The householder who delights in the Law should not indulge in intoxicating drinks [or stupefying drugs], should not cause others to drink, should not [Page 3] sanction the acts of those who drink, [Then no Buddhist, can without grievous sin become an arrack renter, or seller, or drinker ] knowing that it results in insanity. (Dhammika Sutta, v. 23) He who destroys life, who speaks untruth, who takes in this world what is not given him, who takes another man's wife, and the man who gives himself up to drinking intoxicating liquors; he, even in this world, digs up his own root. (Dhammapada, v. 246, 247) The ignorant commit sins in consequen ce of drunkenness, and also make others drink. You should avoid this: it is the cause of demerit, insanity and ignorance — though it be pleasing to the ignorant. (Dhammika Sutta, v. 24). The fields are damaged by weeds, mankind by-passion; therefore a gift bestowed on the passionless brings great reward. (Dhammapada, v. 356) Page 3 Adyar Pamphlets The Golden Rules of Buddhism No. 85 The virtuous man is happy in this world, and he is happy in the next; he is happy in both. He ia happy when he thinks of the good he has done; he is still more happy when going in the good path. (Dhammapada, v. 18) What ought to be done ia neglected, what ought not to be done is done; the sins of unruly, thoughtless people are always increasing. (Dhammapada, v. 292) [Page 4] Let each man make himself as he teaches others to be; he who is well subdued may subdue [others]; one's own self is difficult to subdue. (Dhammapada, v, 159) Whoever, being asked for what is good, teaches what is not good, [and] advises [another], concealing something from him, know him to be a Vasala. [ A slave ] ( Vasala Sutta, v. 11) PASSIONS Hatred is never quenched by hatred; hatred ceases by [showing] love; this is an old rule. (Dhammapacta, v. 5) Let a man overcome anger by love, evil by good, the greedy by liberality, the liar by truth, (Dhammapada, v. 223} Do not speak harshly to anybody; those who are spoken to will answer thee in the same way. (Dhammapada, v. 133) Cut down the whole forest of lust, not the tree. When thou hast cut down every tree and every shrub, then thou wilt be free. (Dhammapada, v. 283) Not nakedness, not platted hair, not dirt, not fasting, nor lying on the earth, not rubbing with dust, not sitting motionless, can purify a mortal who has not overcome desires. (Dhammapada, v. 141) [Page 5] If a man becomes fat and a great eater, if he is sleepy and rolls himself about, that fool, like a hog fed on slops, is born again and again. Page 4 Adyar Pamphlets The Golden Rules of Buddhism No. 85 (Dhammapada, v. 825) The avaricious go not to the world of the gods [devas], for the fool commends not charity. (Udânavarga, x, v, 2) He who holds back rising anger like a rolling chariot, him I call a real driver; other people are but holders of the reins. (Dhammapada, v. 222) A wicked man who reproaches a virtuous one, is like one who looks up and spits at the sky; the spittle soils not the sky, but comes back and defiles his own person. So again, he is like one who flings dirt at another when wind is contrary; the dirt does but return on him who threw it. The virtuous man cannot be hurt, the misery that the other would inflict comes back on himself. (Sûtra of the 42 Sections, Beal's Catena, p. 193) The fool who is angered and who thinks to triumph by using abusive language, is always vanquished by him whose words are patient. (Udânavarga, xx, v. 14) The fault of others is easily perceived, but that of oneself is difficult to perceive; the faults of others one lays open as much as possible, but one's own fault one hides, as a cheat hides the bad die from the gambler. [Page 6] If a man looks after the faults of others, and is always inclined to detract, his own weakness will grow. (Dhammapada, v. 252, 253) What is called "Name" or "Tribe" in the world, arises from usage only. It is adopted here and there by common consent. It comes from long and uninterrupted usage, and from the false belief of the ignorant. (Vãsettha Sutta, v. 55, 56) Whatever man is proud of his caste, is proud of his wealth, is proud of his family [and] despises his relations, that [man] is a cause of suffering loss. (Parâbhava Sutta, v. 14) Anger, drunkenness, obstinacy, bigotry, deception, envy, self-praise, disparaging others, high-minded- ness [conceit?], evil communications, these constitute uncleanness; not verily the eating of flesh. Neither abstinence from fish or flesh, nor going naked, nor the shaving of the head, nor matted hair, nor dirt, etc., etc., etc., will cleanse a man not free from delusions. Page 5 Adyar Pamphlets The Golden Rules of Buddhism No.
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